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Atlas Cheetah vs MiG-23 Flogger

Atlas Cheetah vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 2,338 vs 2,500 km/h, range 2,600 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 17,800 kg, built 38 vs 5,047 units.

Atlas Cheetah combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Cheetah
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Specifications
Atlas Cheetah MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 16 July 1986 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1986 1970
Number produced 38 units 5047 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 14.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 15.7 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 2,338 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Atlas Cheetah has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 2,360 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 15.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 16 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.